Once again, technology cursed me when I lost my ability to receive incoming emails for 72 hours. The fact that it actually stressed me out and put me in a bad mood is pretty pathetic. Perhaps we are a bit too media connected...






Cartoons by Dave Walker from his site We Blog Cartoons.

Don't get me wrong, I've played some pretty intense MarioKart in my day. And I like a good round of Tetris probably more than most. So I'm not trying to hate on the video gaming world...

But you gotta be kidding me with this:



Sometimes I'm amazed at what is going on in our world. Really, what are people thinking?

Just take a step back for two seconds and look at yourself and you almost have to laugh (or cry) at how ridiculous we can be. And on that note, here's a great place to get a little perspective: Google Sightseeing.

Or if nothing else, another site on the Net to waste some time while you wait for the next PS3 riot to break out.

At times, the Little Giant in me can lack the proper enthusiasm to celebrate Abraham Lincoln (as he rightly deserves). But after seeing this video, giving a nod to old Abe just made sense (or "cents" as the case may be).

Classic example of unrealized potential. Pretty amazing how one of the most menial items, which we toss aside daily, can add up to something so complex and impressive. Heavy handed life lesson I realize...but it's true. Or at least it is when you are talking about pennies and Abraham Lincoln:

Well, as said, voters need to get out and make a difference. And voters did just that.

I'm not speaking to either merits or failings of the results, but simply recognizing that an undeniable a change took place. Voters did something substantial and restructured their country. And that should prove that your votes matter...

...or do they?

I'm no conspiracy theorist, but evidence suggests that maybe this is all just a big setup. This was reported by The Flypaper Theory:

In 2000, Joe Lieberman's Republican challenger received 448,077 votes.
In 2006, Joe Lieberman's Democratic challenger received 448,077 votes.

Coincidence? I think not. Perhaps ye ole' Puppet Masters let the curtain up a little too high this time.

We're all just foolish pawns being played like bottles on the street to produce a resounding chorus of Mozart tunes to whims and fancies of the rollerblader that is Big Brother (err...what?...just watch the video and perhaps the analogy will have some credibility):

I realized a few weeks ago that my entire perspective on who to vote for this Tuesday is built around knowledge of what is "wrong" with the candidates. Smear campaigns and propaganda are all I see. Now if somebody is going to serve in office I certainly don't want them hiding any dark and evil deeds...but enough is enough.

Call me crazy, for some reason I'd like to at least know what I'm voting for opposed to always feeling like I'm voting against somebody. Basically, I'm not an informed voter and my only excuse is being lazy.

Well the clock is ticking and it's not too late to get some ideas about who you think is the best candidate, not only for you but also for your community, state and nation. Still haven't seen much tangible evidence in my life of voting making a difference...but I'm pretty certain it does.

Here's an unbiased (I think) place to get some basic facts: Project Vote Smart.

Just enter your 9 digit zip code (if you don't know it check your bills or the USPS) on the left on the screen and they will provide you with a database of your local elections, candidates and current serving officials. If nothing else you can at least know some of the platforms these candidates stand for and their voting record.

Don't be a slouch like me, inform yourself beyond slander ads.

The Evan Almighty trailer finally got up and running last week for the public eye. Having taken Charlottesville over for a few months, I'm glad to see something tangible coming out of all the money and time Universal invested.

If you look real closely, you might be able to spot some of our fellow Cvillers posing in the crowd shots.



(Higher quality version can be seen at Moviefone)

Nobody ever warned me that when I grew up I might be living in a one-escalator-town. But here I am, a few years behind in the ultimate game plan for my life timeline (which included having already been into outer space and usurping a few thousand acres of land by this point), and I'm sitting in a town that only has one building with the ole' moving staircase.

Maybe the escalator isn't the big deal it used to be (having previously attracted over 75,000 riders when it appeared as an attraction at Coney Island in 1896), but I still think it is an indicator of something. And I'm not going to just sit around to wait and find out what that might be. No, I'm committing myself to seeing some real change.

Previously my top 3 things to accomplish by age 30 were:

1) Become the world's first Trillionaire.
2) Use trillion dollars to create time machine.
3) Travel back in time and remind myself to make a list of three things to accomplish by age 30.

But I'm making a new list. Clearly I've got more important things to do now:

1) Build another escalator in Charlottesville or move to more escalator saturated city.
2) Once successfully living in town with more than one escalator, start propaganda campaign that says: "People from one-escalator-towns are Podunk, inferior and lack general awesomeness."
3) Revel in my new found glory and raised social status.

3-b) If unable to achieve goals 1 through 3, proceed to get jacked, start a mortuary and apply to be on Men of Mortuaries calendar.

Watch your children, Mary is on the prowl: